Wollongong morning briefing

Tributes for Lily Hooper, darts at the WEC, and hospital refusal

Good morning, Wollongong. A chilly 10 degrees and overcast today, so here's something to read with your coffee.

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Sorrow as community pays tribute to ‘shining light’ Lily Hooper after NSW hiking tragedy
Tributes have flowed for 18-year-old Lily Hooper, remembered as an adventurous, multitalented athlete with an infectious smile and 'one of those people who everyone simply liked', after a NSW hiking tragedy.
theguardian.com
'Very upset': Why developer's 'medi-hotel' vision for Wollongong was rejected
A major private hospital development, described as a 'medi-hotel' vision for Wollongong, has been refused, leaving the developer 'very upset'.
illawarramercury.com.au
Gallery: Why Wollongong's love affair with the darts masters just won't die
Colourful crowds packed the WEC for the opening night of darts, showing Wollongong's love affair with the darts masters lives on.
illawarramercury.com.au
Meet the 21-year-old Illawarra man balancing three jobs to save lives
A 21-year-old Illawarra man is balancing three jobs to help save lives, as the region faces firefighter shortages that could mean delayed response times.
illawarramercury.com.au
Post-game tensions flare as Wollongong Olympic end United's championship defence
Post-game tensions flared as Wollongong Olympic ended United's championship defence, with the Premier League 1 title to be decided on the final weekend.
illawarramercury.com.au

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